Antivirus is the guard posted at your hardware, whereas identity security is out on the battlefield. Antivirus works inside ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, stopping criminals from committing fraud. This option is also handy if you don't ...

Attackers stole a trove of sensitive data, including names, contact details, and health information. Affected customers can enroll for free protection by April 18.

Data breaches and identity theft have become so commonplace that people often ignore notices about the latest breach of their personal information. "I just delete it. I don't pay any attention to it," ...

Identity theft is as pervasive as ever: A quick look at the Fraud and ID Theft Maps of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows 841,810 reports of ID theft by the end of September last year, reaching ...

With 83% of consumers fearing they’ll become identity theft victims within two years and AI-generated scams becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, traditional security ...

PITTSBURG — Following a reported security breach in August 2024 that affected a portion of the city’s computer system, the city announced Wednesday that it is offering free credit monitoring and ...

Identity theft protection services cannot prevent fraud, but consumers can take practical steps to reduce their vulnerability to criminals. Credit freezes at major bureaus and strong online security ...